Commit to Being a Better Landscape Photographer in 2022

[@ManchesterUnited207]

Hey Chris! I'm new to channel and I just wanted to say your videos are awesome. Lately, I've been in a photography rut and it's definitely down to the fact I haven't been doing it consistently. That professional athletes example really hit home because you can't stay good at your craft if you don't put in the hours. Stoked to see what's to come in 2022 🤙🏻

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hi Kai - welcome to the channel. I've just been killing time till you got here! :) I think consistency has helped me in the past. I wrote a short piece on my Ko-fi page about my approach and the importance of practice that I think you might find interesting. Happy New Year to you, and all the best for 2022.

[@kaijohnson198]

@@ChrisSalePhoto How can I access that article? I'd love to read it! And Happy New Year to you mate 🤙🏻

[@ianford9661]

Glad you’re back Chris. Wish I was still 47 !!!!

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

47 feels pretty old to me at this moment in time. Don't tell me it gets worse from here on in? Happy New Year to you.

[@oldmalty8412]

Ah, the simple pleasures! Chris Sale stood by a calm and misty Lake District lake, lovely light and waxing lyrical about composition and photography wisdom. I hadn’t realised just how much I’d missed this. 👍👍👍

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thank you for the kind words Malty - happy New Year to you.

[@nickyfoulkes8476]

That is strange you doing a video today Chris. While I was walking up to Great Miss Tor on Dartmoor on Boxing day with my camera, I was thinking about you & Julian. Like magic here you are. Nice to see you return.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Happy New Year Nicky - all the best for 2022.

[@CraigNiesenPhotography]

Chris, it's great to see you back at it again. You have been missed. I love the reflections in this one-both photography and personal. Thank you for sharing. Shelley and I wish you all of the best in 2022. Peace and Safe Travels.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hey Craig! So good to hear from you. I hope you are well. Please send Shelley my love. Happy New Year to you both.

[@CraigNiesenPhotography]

@@ChrisSalePhoto I will. Please send Mrs. Sale our well wishes. Happy New Year to you both as well.

[@davidcaldwell9272]

Welcome back Chris. Looking forward to following your adventures in 2022 and resolving to get up to the lakes more often.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hope you make it up more often this year Daivd - happy New Year to you.

[@steves8661]

Welcome back I've missed your lovely Lake District videos looking forward to a good 2022 for photography

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thanks Steve - it is good to be back. Not to long to wait for the next video - in fact, only about 45 minutes! Happy New Year to you.

[@hughwolfe1176]

Oh my gosh, I completely agree with you Chris. If I set down my camera for any extended period of time I find I have to reacquaint myself with the simplest functions. I guess that’s a side affect of my growing older… Great to have you back in the game, no shame in taking a break. Life gets in the way of creativity sometimes.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hi Hugh - how lovely to hear from you! I do hope you are doing well. Hope that you plan to shoot at least once a week during 2022, it really does help in my experience. I started shooting at least once a week back in 2017 and it helped me to turn pro in 2019, so it really does work! Happy New Year to you.

[@hughwolfe1176]

@@ChrisSalePhoto Chris I’m hoping to get out a lot more than I have been. Truth be told I’ve taken to shooting intimate scenes around our property with my iPhone… We’re planing on moving soon from Arizona to New Mexico. Just feel we need a change in scenery… Happiest of New Years to you as well.

[@thomasdalecki4777]

Hi Chris, good to see you back! I’m looking forward to more beautiful images from the Lake District.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hi Thomas - I will try, but I can't promise anything! :) Happy New Year to you!

[@thomasdalecki4777]

@@ChrisSalePhoto thanks Chris for you as well !!

[@Scout-nj7xj]

Return of the maestro! Glad you are back. Brilliant shots all of them. A Happy and Healthy New Year to you and yours.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hey Adam - Happy New Year buddy, look forward to seeing you in February. In the meantime, I hope that you will try and get out at least once a week in 2022.

[@robroisinchannel4297]

Good to see you back in action Chris, hope you get the balance right between your personal photography and KZbin in 2022

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thanks very much, it is good to be back. Happy New Year to you and all the best for 2022.

[@brucedelorme5026]

Very glad to see you back Chris. Always enjoy your work.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thank you Bruce, that is very kind of you to say. Happy New Year to you.

[@timnightingale4325]

Welcome back Big Man. Great shot and interesting reflections (as Craig noted below). Look forward to the next 52 in 22.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thanks Tim - fingers crossed I'll be able to keep producing videos though 2022 and into 2023. Happy New Year to you!

[@gordonmelrose57]

Good to see you back again Chris with a lovely image to finish the year. All the best for 2022 and hope to see you soon

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Not quite the last image of the year Gordon, we still have tonight's video! Happy New Year to you mate!

[@hedleywrightphotography]

Great to have another video from you Chris, I always appreciate your content. I totally understand the conflict between getting the best photo and filming, hope you can find the balance that works for you.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thanks Hedley - I think the trick is going to be to shot at least once a week without filming myself. But at the end of the day I do enjoy sharing my passion for the Lake District and for photography with you all, so I am going to have to find a way of working in 2022 that is less distracting. Happy New Year to you.

[@RodLittle]

Great to have you back Chris, looking forward to more videos in 2022 from you

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thanks Rod - fingers crossed my recent medical issues won't stop me from putting out more videos in 2022. Happy New Year to you.

[@RodLittle]

@@ChrisSalePhoto Sadly the solution is to eat as much sugar as you like, but zero cheese, so my wife found out after many trips to A&E.

[@keithpinn152]

Hi Chris: It is great this new You Tube creation. Lovely location. Your comparison of photography to athletics is appropriate as it is all about creating ‘muscle memory’ skills. Cheers, Keith

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thanks Keith - muscle memory is certianly part of it. Happy New Year and I look forward to seeing you in 2022.

[@TessLowe]

Great to see you back Chris, and what a surprise that your first image involves beautiful reflections ;)

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Happy New Year to you Tess! I hope that you were nice a busy over the Christmas period. All the best for 2022.

[@bloberoonie]

Great to see you back Chris, I’ve missed your content so much!

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thank you Steve, that is very kind - happy New Year to you.

[@fredvdmeer3273]

Nice to see you back Chris. Wish you all the best for 2022.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

And a happy New Year to you too Fred!

[@abhayrege8509]

Its good to see you back, Chris

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thank you Abhay - it is good to be back. Happy New Year to you.

[@jimwlouavl]

Nice video, Chris, and very good ideas. I had forgotten the 12 photos quote; I’d be thrilled with 12 a year. I am fine watching a discussion with examples. I don’t really need the action shots of someone setting up their tripod.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

It is all part of the job I am afraid Jim - we creators are always under pressure to produce more and more professional looking videos. It's not too bad to be honest. The biggest distraction is figuring out what to say to the camera, and that is harder to cut out!

[@jimwlouavl]

@@ChrisSalePhoto Thanks for doing it, my friend and mentor.

[@philbraithwaite1316]

Welcome back Chris. You're right about the rust. Hav'nt been out and about much during the autumn and December as I only have Sundays to shoot but the weather has been awful. Now on my Christmas break I went out this morning only to find what would have been some really nice shots were slightly out of focus (raindrops on my glasses didn't help) as I was not methodical enough.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

I haven't had an extended break from photography since 2017 Phil, so in that respect I haven't had the opportunity to get rusty. But the video is a different thing. I had forgotten just how difficult it can be. If you haven't seen it, there is a short post on my Ko-fi page about my approach to photography and why practice is so important to me. Happy New Year to you.

[@timrosenburgh9485]

Hi Chris, It's good to see you back again on UTube. The conditions that morning were certainly favorable for you. As you say, practice makes perfect.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hey Tim - Happy New Year mate, please send my best wishes for 2022 to Wendy.

[@timrosenburgh9485]

@@ChrisSalePhoto Happy New Year to you and Helen. Here's hoping 2022 is a better one for everyone.

[@boabrahamsen9442]

Lovely to have you back Chris, beautiful thoughtful and inspirational video. Happy New year.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Happy New Year to you too Bo, glad that you enjoyed the video.

[@mulberryks1965]

Like all your other followers I am glad to see you posting videos. The best to you in the New Year!

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thanks Marvin - Happy New Year to you!

[@andymiles5156]

Lovely to see and hear you again Chris.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thank you Andy - happy New Year to you!

[@andymiles5156]

@@ChrisSalePhoto and to you too!

[@kathleencolbourn7587]

I am so pleased you are making videos again. I missed them as they always provide a bit of insight for my own photography. All the best in the new year.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

thank you Kathleen, that is so kind of you to say. Happy New Year to you and all the best for 2022.

[@oldgrumpyjim5003]

Nice to see you back!! Ha ha 47 wait till you get to 67yrs park and shoot has a whole new different meaning.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

I am in not hurry to get there Jim, but this seems to be the age when things start wearing out. My eyesight is hanging in there, but it won't be long before I need specs to see the back of my camera. Happy New Year to you.

[@oldgrumpyjim5003]

@@ChrisSalePhoto Happy new year to you too Chris all the best 👍

[@Santamike212]

Great to see you back

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thank you very mush - happy New Year to you!

[@christopherbeckerdite4273]

Great to see you back out Chris. Happy New Year and I accept your challenge.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

So good to hear Christopher - in my experience shooting at least once a week really helps you to improve your photography. Certainly that was the case for me.

[@terrywilliams7663]

Good to see you back Chris....some wonderful shots in this episode and you may have inspired me to get our more often in 2022....great work.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

I do hope that is the case Terry, and that you do find more time for your photography in 2022. In the meantime, happy New Year to you.

[@allanternent8862]

Good to see u back Chris

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thank you Allan, it is good to be back. Happy New Year to you.

[@thomasmaple8833]

The greatest comeback since Lazarus/ deeney sending Watford up...

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

We may need something similar this season, if we are going to stay out of the Championship!

[@daveshannon3934]

Chris, in line with all the other comments it is so good to see you back on YT. My daughter and I have had to rely on your two zines in the meantime. Not a bad thing though, they are both sublime. We hope to see the next one out soon! Great vlog.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thanks Dave, and thank you for the support. It is so wonderful when people purchase my zines. The next one will be out soon. Check out tonight's video for more detail. In the meantime, happy New Year to you and all the best for 2022.

[@markjacksonphotos]

Welcome back was wondering where you have been.👍🙂

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thanks Mark, it is good to be back. Happy New Year to you.

[@robertbellomy2]

Glad you’re back!

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

It is good to be back Robert.

[@paulhinchliffe7601]

Great to see you back hope all is well. Lovely images in this video . Hope you’re had a good Christmas and happy new year.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thanks Paul, unfortunately this Christmas was rather spoiled by the medical emergency that I suffered immediately after filming this video. Starting to get back to fitness now though. Happy New Year to you.

[@tonyhales-BigT]

great to see you back mate. I'm hoping health will be better for me next year, allowing me to get out more. best wishes.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

I'll keep my fingers crossed for both of us mate - my gallbladder exploded while filming this. Been out of action ever since. Hoping to get back out with the camera at some point over the weekend. Happy New Year mate.

[@joyriggphotography]

Hope your feeling better, nice to see you back on the tube Chris and hope you and Mrs Sale had a good Christmas love your news year’s resolution 🤞🏻

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Starting to feel a bit better now Joy but still haven't been out with the camera since I filmed this. I am just so tired all of the damn time! Happy New Year to you.

[@joyriggphotography]

@@ChrisSalePhoto I haven’t been out with the camera for a month to five weeks due to illness, not he Big C word just ordinary bog standard flu but I am itching to getting out again now it’s just a shame about the weather I’d love some frosty conditions with a little snow on the tops . All the best for the New Year 🥂

[@JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67]

Good to see you back at it Chris, I do find video gets in the way of my photography and my best images are taken when I am not creating a video, Thanks for sharing and all the best for the New Year.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hi John - I have learnt over the years that when possible it is good to head out without the vlogging gear. It is a joy to be able to focus on whay you are doing without having to worry about what to say to the camera. Happy New Year and all the best for 2022.

[@versescapes4385]

Welcome back, Chris! I am recently now again getting into photography again. I've been slacking bit time in 2021 and I have so many missed opportunities for great photos from the summer onward. Great photos from your KZbin break , by the way! Looking forward to more Chris Sale videos! We need our Chris fix 😁

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Brother Bobby! How good it is to hear from you. I hope you enjoyed yourself over Christmas. Hope that you get out more with the camera in 2022, I always enjoy seeing your photos on Instagram - such a different part of the world from what I am used to. Happy New Year mate, and all the best for 2022. :)

[@versescapes4385]

@@ChrisSalePhoto Hope you had a great Christmas and a Happy New Year, with success and joy wishes in all areas of your life! I've been out with the camera this week just like I was before, I hope to keep it up in 2022. I feel the same, LOVE seeing your photos too, the lake district is amazing

[@billbaker4970]

Welcome back Chris.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thank you Bill, Happy New Year to you.

[@nealstaley6147]

Nice to see you back Chris, wondered where you'd been. Have a prosperous and healthy New Year, hope to get up in 22.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thanks Neal - hope you make it here next year, it would be good to see you mate. In the meantime have a happy New Year!

[@susanfirth2279]

Nice to see you back on YT Chris. Glad to see you are okay and just took a break from YT. I agree, it i hard to get back into photography if you take a break, at least that is what I have found since this whole pandemic has hit. Totally zapped motivation for me. But I have made a decision to get out more in 2022. Look forward to future vlog's. Happy New Year to you and Mrs. Sale, take care, stay safe.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hey Susan - so good to hear that you have made the decision to get out more in 2022. I hope that you manage to stay motivated, it can be tricky but consistency certainly helps me. Happy New Year to you.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Good to see you out and vlogging again Chris and I always love (on a still day) the reflections you get from that Brotherswater location. I will be 67 in March and know all about aches and pains all over, the key is to keep moving. Loved the shot of Hartsop Dodd, so great to see you back to full match fitness! Happy New Year to you, cheers Alan

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Happy New Year Alan - not quite full fitness I am afraid. Immediately (literally) after filming this I was hospitalised with severe abdominal pain. Turns out I have gallstones. Nearly back to normal now though, + a new low fat diet to stop me from producing any more stones while I await the operation to have my gall bladder removed.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

@@ChrisSalePhoto - Aw no, something Mrs Metalman had 4 years ago. The operation was straight forward, in and out on the same day, so I wish you well. Take care buddy :o)

[@tonykeogh6139]

Very enjoyable Chris.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thanks Tony, glad that you enjoyed it! :) Happy New Year!

[@johnjtoth7633]

Welcome back, Chris. Great video with terrific tips and a great challenge. Consistent practice with a purpose should yield positive results. Wishing you all the best for a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thanks John, Happy New Year to you. I look forward to catching up very soon.

[@stephendarlington]

Good to see you back again. Managed to get to Buttermere on Christmas Eve - it was one of your first vlogs I watched and thought I need to go there at some point. Whilst there on a misty and rainy day, I realised I hadnt seen any vlogs of yours for a while. So happy to see you back again. In anything, practice makes perfect - and also unless you are visiting these locations regularly how do you judge what the better light is. Yes you might be lucky and visit in good light, but there is always better light - and that might just appear on one of your practice days. Looking forward to more inspirational vlogs.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

That is good to hear Stephen - Buttermere was the location of one of my successes (without the video camera) this year. Got a super black and white looking back towards the village from the beach opposite the view of Fleetwith Pike and Haystacks (i.e. in the wrong direction). All the best to you for 2022. Happy New Year to you.

[@barryconway]

Good to see you again, Mr. Sale. Thanks for taking us out with you, and yup, that's probably a good resolution to make. Cheers!

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thanks Barry - is it a resolution that you need to make this year? Happy New Year to you!

[@jeffogden6060]

Clearly, you have not lost your touch with video production mate. Solid effort as always. I never understand how anyone can make an entertaining, informative video while also producing quality photographic images. The two tasks are not complimentary but you manage to make it look possible but know it is difficult. Great to hear that you plan to return to YT as your presence is missed. I will take your challenge to get my camera out again more regularly just as soon as I finish moving house. Cheers

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hi Jeff - Helen and I are both so excited about your move. I hope that it will mean that you can get out more with the camera. And when you do, do you think you might put together a couple of short videos to show us how you are getting on? Doesn't need to be anything too fancy, just a couple of short ones for IG so we can see what you are getting up to. No pressure of course. Happy New Year to you both and I look forward to catching up with you in 2022 at some point.

[@jeffogden6060]

@@ChrisSalePhoto No pressure? Ha, easy for you to say. My video career already peaked when a certain experienced filmmaker put me in front of the camera and gave me directions. 😊 I’ll see what I can come up with though. Cheers

[@jasonw6640]

Dam, I just liked this video cause you've been gone so long! Fantastic location and images, please share more 2022...HAPPY NEW YEAR!

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thanks Jason, I hope to be able to keep producing these videos though out 2022. Happy New Year to you too mate.

[@sagaloo1]

Its like you were never away, really enjoyed the video and the content looking forward to more in the coming weeks. Happy New Year

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thanks Richard, so glad that you enjoyed it. Happy New Year to you to.

[@BosePhotography]

I didn’t notice any rust there Chris! Great to see you back making videos again, and lovely images as well, great idea to use those stones to balance out the right side of the image. Hope the ankle is ok, and I hope you had a very happy Christmas! S

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hey Sam - the ankle is OK but while I was filming this it seems that my gallbladder exploded and I have been in a bit of a pickle ever since! Happy New Year to you both and I hope we have the opportunity to catch up properly in 2022.

[@BosePhotography]

@@ChrisSalePhoto Oh no! That sounds a bit grim Chris, I hope that you are feeling better soon. Definitely, I'm looking forward to some adventures in 2022 🙂 S.

[@mujahidurrehman]

welcome back. I hope and pray that you exceed in your targets for the next year. Ameen. I haven't been off KZbin or photography, I have mostly given time to my channel that is in Urdu language. Did quite a lot of photography and at the moment I am making plans for 2022 for my English channel.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hay Muji! Wow, if 1 channel wasn't hard enough, you've now got 2! Hope it is all going well for you mate. Happy New Year to you and I wish you great happiness for 2022.

[@ianspicer1529]

So good to see you on-screen again Chris......and pow! He's back! Another dose of level-headed, clearly explained tutorage; thank you for (another) year of helpful hints, tips and inspiration Chris...... on which I depend. I wish both you & Helen a blissfully happy New Year - stay safe my friends. All best, Ian.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hi Buddy! Hayppy New Year to you. Did you hear the one about the landscape photographer with a gallbladder full of gravel? Ouch! It has been an 'interesting' Christmas. On the mend now though. Hope you are well, please send my love to Laurie. x

[@corinevankapel]

Glad to see you're back and inspirational as always! Great that you plan to do your video's on a regular basis again in the new year! Looking forward to watch them. Best wishes for 2022!

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thank you Corine - happy New Year to you.

[@rubberdiscoduck]

It's good to see you and your videos again. I was starting to get worried. I Will follow you New Year's resolution and get out more often and work on my photography.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hey Soctt - Happy New Year to you mate. Good to hear that you plan to make more time for your photography in 2022.

[@ShaneRHDR]

Fantastic to see you back Chris seasons festivities to you. Thanks for your videos I take you advice on board for 2022. Irconicly some of my better photos have come at the later part of 2021. Thanks for everything.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

So good to hear that you are ending 2021 on a high. I hope you are able to carry that over into 2022. Happy New Year to you!

[@ShaneRHDR]

@@ChrisSalePhoto thanks Chris please take this away that earlier in the year your videos were a big inspiration to me to go out and try photography myself so thank you.

[@AlexMcDougallPhotography]

Chris, good to see you back at it. Thanks.

[@carlreid4161]

Good to see you back Chris! Happy New Year and look forward to seeing your videos and images in the year ahead and make sure you take time out for yourself, stuff that algorithm we’re people after all not machines.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

It is good to be back Carl - happy New Year to you.

[@johanmichiels5640]

Hey Chris I was waiting to see this new episode. Loved the selection of photographs in this vlog 👌👌 and as always you inspire to get out and practise. As you know I am difficult to motivate for the next fase editing 😕 . Glad to see you back on YT it will be a busy year to come. Grts from 🇧🇪 to Helen the cats and you .Hope I have the hierarchy correct 😉😂😂 Happy and healthy 2022 Johan

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hay Johan - it was good to see you last night. Hope you enjoyed yourself. The editing side of things can be a little daunting at first, but once you get into it I am sure you will find it is actually much easier than you thought. Perhaps that should be your resolution for 2022? Anyway, happy New Year mate, I look forward to seeing you again soon.

[@Bussmicke2305]

Finally a Sale video, worth the wait. I was worried not to see any more videos but nice to see you are back and it was perfect to Watch On New Years Eve. Happy New Year mate.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hi mate - happy New Year to you. Not long to wait for the next video, in fact it will be live in about 40 minutes!

[@summitpaul]

Nice to see you back mate. I know exactly what you mean by getting out of the habit of putting videos out. I’m going to be missing a month as it’s super busy here right now. But you’re giving me impetus to get back to it asap after that. Cheers and HNY.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Good to hear that you are busy Paul - it can't have been very easy last year with all of the restrictions in place. Happy New Year to you mate.

[@Bazzo61]

Great to see you back Chris. Hope you are fully recovered from your recent illness. Looking forward to seeing more of you in 2022.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hi Barry - not fully recovered yet I am afraid, but well on the way to being back to full strength. Happy New Year to you!

[@Chris-NZ]

Welcome back Chris, having resurrected my channel just over a year ago your comments on the matter of video distracting from photography particularly resonated with me.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

It is difficult isn't it Chris - I am not sure it is possible to appreciate just how distracting it is until you have given it a go for yourself. Happy New Year to you.

[@huwalban]

Great to see you back on the "tube" Chris, and hope that you are feeling better. It is interesting that Mr Heaton published a video this week on a similar "significant photos" theme. (SPOILER ALERT!) Out of just over 1,000 images taken this year, his portfolio tally was less than 20! I've got a few folders of images to finish processing (and you know how much I hate that task) and I might do the same exercise. As for getting out once a week - not a chance for me. Lots of non-photography related jobs for me in 2022 which are going to prove to be a huge distraction. Stay well and rest up old chum, and a Happy New Year to you and Helen :)

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hi Huw - all the best for 2022. Sometimes life has to become before photography. The only way that I have found to get around that is to go pro... :) Happy New Year to you mate.

[@neilt]

Nice to see you back Chris. I often find myself wincing as other photographers gabble at their video cameras as the light disappears from their shots. "Get the shot, then tell us about it" I shout at the monitor! Happy New Year, hope it's a good one for you and your family.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

I have to be honest, I have made that mistake myself more than once over the years. It does take a lot of concentration to be able to produce these videos. Hopefully I'll be able to continue to put the photography first. Happy New Year to you Neil!

[@charlesconnor8065]

Enjoyed the video Chris. I’m going to try and take your advice and practice more. The weather recently has been atrocious and I’ve got into the habit of not taking my camera with me when I go out. Loved the portrait shot and the rocks do make a difference. Wonderful pastel colours in the sky, reflected in the water.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

I think if you can make more time to practice Charles it really will help. My approach is to treat every trip out the same, as an opportunity to practice, and if I get a decent image at the end of it, that is a bonus. At the moment 1 in 10 trips yeilds a portfolio image. That is enough for me! Happy New Year to you.

[@jote1973]

Nice to see you on KZbin again. I agree with you, I have to practice if I want to get better. Here in particular, I'm a little jealous of your opportunities to use the day to take photos. My problem is that the light is best when I'm at work. My working hours are given, so unfortunately I can't change anything. There are only the weekends on which it is unfortunately not always as nice as in the week, wasn't it weird? I wish you and your family all the best for 2022

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Ho Jörg - it is very much the same for most amateurs here in the UK. It is dark before they finish work. In order to practice they have to make time at the weekend, regardless of the weather. I have found my new geared head makes it easier to operate my camera while holding an umbrella, so will be heading out in the bad weather more in 2022. Happy New Year to you mate.

[@mrkimpo67]

Welcome back Chris, good to see your inspirational videos are making a return. Wishing you and your family a very happy new year.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thank you Simon, that is very kind. Happy New Year to you too.

[@patrickgolden3590]

GREAT TO SEE YOUBACK, MUST TRY TO GET OUT EVER WEEK IN 2022 TO SEE CAN I GET THE ODD GOOD PHOTO. A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND MRS SALE FROM IRELAND

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Give it a go Patrick, it really worked for me. I started to shoot at least once a week back in 2017 when I started this channel. A little over 2 years later and I went professional, so I am evidence that the approach can work. :) Happy New Year to you too!

[@TimberGeek]

Welcome back Chris. :)

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thanks Raphael - it is good to be back. Happy New Year to you.

[@sander5086]

Great to see a new video from your Chris, hope you are feeling better soon. And what an amazing reflection, final image looks great!!!

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hey Sander! Starting to feel a little better now, hope to be back out with the camera soon. How was Portugal?

[@sander5086]

@@ChrisSalePhoto Good to here that your injury is almost over!!! Lisbon was good (except for some rain showers), managed to get some great shots from the trams.

[@malcolmross3782]

Hello Chris, good to have you back producing inspiring videos. As others have said take the shot and then do the explanation to help us become as passionate as you. To you and your wife have a safe and prosperous New Year

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thanks for the advice Malcolm - happy New Year to you too.

[@paulcookphotography]

Great first video "back" Chris! Completely agree with your statements on needing to practice your craft or you become rusty and how terribly distracting filming a vlog at the same time as trying to take photos really is. Would love to see more videos from you, but not at the expense of your photography. Make em when you can! Best wishes for a happy and healthy new year to the Sale family!

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hey Paul - Happy New Year buddy! Congratulations on climbing above 500 subscribers. I hope that you at least double that in the next 12 months. Keep plugging away mate and you will get there.

[@paulcookphotography]

@@ChrisSalePhoto thanks so much Chris! I don't often look at the subs, but I have to admit, it felt good to achieve that milestone! Wishing you and your good wife a very happy and healthy New Year!

[@jonfletcher147]

Good to see you back Chris!

[@wajidqureshi4105]

Great to see you back Missed your videos and was wondering.....It's your humility to admit when things don't go to plan and how you take the viewer on your journey is what I like about your work. We can all relate to that because we are all on our unique creative journies. And that each photograph has it's unique story and adventure behind it. Look forward to the next video.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hey Wajid - great ot hear from you as always mate. Hope you are doing well. Happy New Year to you, and I hopeour paths cross in 2022. :)

[@bcegerton]

I’d not even heard of Brothers Water, or if I had I’d forgetter about it but looking at the map it made me also look at Ullswater and pin some locations of Jetty’s, car parks etc. Great video Chris, especially for me as I primarily shoot Street Photography but I’m going to shoot much more Landscape, Seascapes, Waterfalls etc in 2022 so your video actually hit the nail on the head. I’m going to start locally, it’s a must really as I live in Horwich, at the foot of Rivington and Winter Hill on the West Pennine Moors

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

So you aren't too far away form the Lake District then Brian. There are certainly lots of good locations around Ullswater for you to visit when you get the chance. Glencoyne is a particular favourite of mine. The parking is so convenient and there is lots to explore in that area. Good luck with it all and all the best for 2022. Happy New Year to you.

[@bcegerton]

@@ChrisSalePhoto Happy New Year to you Chris, yes I’m not too far yet it can still feel a million miles away depending how my health is on the day, we were booked for a week in October but both got Covid in September, I was hospitalised for a few days due to ongoing health issues plus I also got Pneumonia at the same time, still fighting for a refund but they are saying that because I didn’t actually have Covid at the time we should have gone they won’t pay out, even though their T&C’s says different, plus I was only discharge a week before.

[@MiguelACoronaDM]

Chris! A pleasant way to end the day after being out (wait for it)..... shooting. I really like the training metaphor, especially apropos since the weather here in NY has been dismal and uninspiring. We've yet to get our first "big snow" so the landscape is less than appealing. However, I have been putting in the training as you suggest. I've been focusing a bit more on birding and wildlife in prep for Spring 2022. Excellent to see you back at it Chris. Happy New Year and a safe and healthy 2022.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hey Miguel - I think it takes a lot of skill to be able to take landscape photos, regardless of the season or conditions. That is why I keep practicing. I wrote a small article on Ko-fi about the importance of practice. Did you see it? Anyway, happy New Year to you mate!

[@BirdsandMore2376]

Good to see you again, Chris. Cheers for the new year from Arizona, USA

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Happy New Year to you too! What is the weather like in Arizona at this time of the year. It is uncommonly mild here in the Lake District at the moment.

[@BirdsandMore2376]

@@ChrisSalePhoto I'm in SE Arizona. You have probably heard of Tucson or Tombstone. I'm not far from both. We're in an on and off rain pattern for the past week bringing much needed rain to the desert. Chilly today with hghi temp expected to be 45 F.

[@adriantippins3605]

Great to see you back out and about Chris. Out of interest, where did you park for Brothers Water?

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hi Adrian - I always park at the Cow Bridge Car Park to the north of Brothers Water, just off of the A592. Hope that helps.

[@MSmith-Photography]

That was sorta me this year too. I went from April to September without publishing a video. I did shoot some video content, but didn't feel up to putting it together and posting to KZbin at the time of recording them.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

I was the same Mike - filmed 6 or 7 vidoes in the last 3 months but none of them where any good. It is difficult to force things when you just aren't feeling it.

[@timothykieper]

Welcome Back !

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thank you Timothy, it is good to be back. Happy New Year to you.

[@Brock_in_the_North]

Good to see you back. I remember seeing you at the side of Derwent water back in May and I was gunna pop over and say hey Up but you was in full flow vlogging so didn't wanna disturb :) don't let the algorithm rule ya man, nothing worse than rushing a job. Better to do something right than a few things half arsed :) happy new year

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

You should have popped over! I don't think I released that video, the photos weren't very good. One of the times when video got in the way of the photography. Happy New Year to you too. All the best for 2022.

[@AdrianRankin]

Great to see you back again Chris. I received your Zine few weeks ago which I enjoyed reading and looking at your work. Hope you had a great Christmas!

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hey Adrain - thanks for purchasing my zine, I really appreciate the support. All the best in 2022 for you and your channel.

[@AdrianRankin]

@@ChrisSalePhoto Thanks Chris.

[@RiccardoPareschi]

Hi Chris, nice to meet you again on KZbin. I must admit I was a little worried about your absence and I fully agree with your motivations. Of course, marketing on KZbin is important, but I always thought that filming and taking photos at the same time was really complicated. On the technical side, as Canon users we have to do often a bracketing to compensate the "not so good" dynamic range of our cameras... May the new year be full of many satisfactions.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hey Riccardo - you are so right about the dynamic range of our Canons! When mine was released, it was the highest dynamic range of any Canon camera. That was ever such a long time ago though! Still, a bit of bracketing helps me to tackle even the most extreme dynamic range, so I'm not in the market for a new camera just yet. Still life in the old girl yet! :) Happy New Year to you.

[@RiccardoPareschi]

@@ChrisSalePhotoYes the 6D is an amazing camera a really "old good girl". I've read of a pro photographer reach the 1.500.000 shots with a 6D without maintenance. Happy New Year !

[@clintwood1983]

Good video. Cheers.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thank you very much, Happy New Year to you.

[@tonyheale1375]

Great to see you back Chris, I’ve always drawn much inspiration from your content. I’ve taken a ‘carbon copy’ of your Duke of Portland Boathouse shot at Ullswater. You know what they say……Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!! Seriously Mate, good to see back on YT, hope your ankle gets better soon

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thanks Tony - ankle is fine now, even if the rest of me is a bit broken! :) Have you shared your version of the DOP anywhere? Happy New Year to you.

[@tonyheale1375]

@@ChrisSalePhoto Yes Chris, I put it on my Instagram page, you’re more than welcome to view it and ‘critique’ it if you wish, I did give you a mention !! Happy New Year Sir

[@stevegrenfell1421]

Great to see you back on KZbin, Chris! I completely take your point about the photography coming first, though. I think there are a lot of sub-par shots in some other creators' work at the moment. Photograph first, video and explanation a definite second. 👍

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thanks Steve - sorry to hear that other creators are struggling, I can totally empathise with them. The photography has to come first, hopefully if I make a few changes to the way that I produce the videos it will be easier for me. Happy New Year to you and I look forward to seeing you at the next member's meeting in January, if not before.

[@tombalaam56]

Great to see you back Chris, I have missed your videos. Completely understand the point you made about not giving your photography 100% when you make KZbin videos, and that does make perfect sense. However, from my point of view, I shall really look forward to more videos from you whether you feel that is a disadvantage to your photography or not! Happy New Year, and all the very best for 2022.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hey Tom, fingers crossed I will be able to keep up the videos in 2022. I think the best approach is to make sure that I head out at least once a week without the intention of filming myself, so that I can focus purely on the photography.

[@lakesrhino1]

You looked quite well on the video baring in mind the next 48 hours. As you know I take too many shots when I am out so my 2022 plan is to be more focused when I shoot. Only time will tell! I also like the idea of the two perspectives of the same view I am also trying to practice that taking into account my aversion to portrait mode.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

I was starting to suffer towards the end of filming Rod. Thought it was just a normal stomach ache - how wrong I was! I hope that your new approach brings you much success. All the nest for 2022. Happy New Year!

[@HEAVYNATURE]

Glad to see you back in my YT notifications, Chris! You were spot on when describing your photography as improved while not thinking about creating video content - those group of images near the beginning of the video were absolutely stunning! I look at 2021 as a thorough 'dipping my toe' into the waters of landscape photography (including creating YT content) and I'm looking forward to the next year of growth and learning. Wishing you and all your viewers the very best for 2022!

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thanks Michael - I was pleased with my 2022 calender which featured my best shots from 2021. Certainly seen an improvement in my work in the last couple of years. Good luck with the channel and with the landscape photography in the coming year. Just remember, every once in a while it is worth heading out without the vlogging gear, just to give yourself that extra time and space to concentrate on what you are doing. Happy New Year to you!

[@rosssayer6524]

Nice to see you back Chris, great idea to shoot at least once a week, as they say practice makes perfect. Wondering why you wouldn't have used the new features in Lightroom to bring the sky exposure down instead of blending 3 shots. Beautiful image, all the best for 2022.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hi Ross - the new masking features in Lightroom work well, but without bracketing I wouldn't have had all the detail that I needed in the sky. I don't like to expose for the sky and then lift the shadows because this produces very poor quality images in my experience. Hope that makes sense.

[@rosssayer6524]

@@ChrisSalePhoto Thanks Chris, makes sense when you look at it like that.

[@ashstubbings2603]

Hello my friend! Nice to see you again! I must admit I was beginning to wonder if you'd become too busy to run your KZbin channel on top of everything else you've got going on! Glad you're back. Hope you've had a good Christmas. By the way, I can completely relate to waking up with the 'occasional ache or pain'! I'm 49, have Spina Bifida and I'm also quite overweight, so pain is familiar part of life! But Hey Ho! We just get on with it don't we?

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hi Ash - I had no idea that you had that condition, certianly puts my sore ankle into perspective. While I was filming this my gallbladder exploded! Never known pain like it. Had to go to hospital where they gave me morphine, but it couldn't touch the pain. On the mend now haven't been out with the camera since (tonight's video was filmed a few days before). Fingers crossed for better health (or at least less pain) for both of us in 2022. Happy New Year mate!

[@ashstubbings2603]

@@ChrisSalePhoto Oh crikey! Hope you're feeling better now? My Dad's had Gall Bladder trouble and he said at the time it's excruciating! Yes it sounds like we could both do with better health in 2022!

[@stevefrith7283]

Missed you.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Thank you Steve - happy New Year to you!

[@dougiemilnephotography756]

Good to have you back Chris. But I have a question: is there a reason why you bracket manually rather automatically? I'm guessing that it's because your camera doesn't have this feature, but if it's something else, I'd be interested to know.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Hi Dougie - yeah, I don't use autoexposure bracketing. I find it simpler this way. I use the histogram to set the longest exposure that I am going to need and then just take shots at 1 stop intervals until I don't get any clipping. Sometimes it takes 3 exposures, sometimes 9! Using AEB usually involves calculating the number of stops difference between the shadows and highlights, and by the time I have done that I could have captured all of the exposures that I need. It also helps in Lightroom, as the images are displayed in order, from lightest to darkest.

[@dougiemilnephotography756]

@@ChrisSalePhoto thanks. Just wondered

[@bobcoggin4618]

Brill 👍🏻

[@broken12367]

Makes sense get the shots you want then worry about the video after.

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

Fingers crossed it works, and the videos do not suffer too much.

[@LynneLuxonJonesphotography]

👍